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What to do and see in Strandhill, Western Ireland: The Best Things to do
Strandhill or occasionally Larass (Irish: an Leathros) is the largest coastal village and townland in County Sligo, Ireland. As of 2016, the population was 1,753, an increase of 10% from the 2011 Census. The old name appears to be Ros Dragnige (see Killaspugbrone).
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What to do and see in Former French Concession, Shanghai Region: The Best Nature & Parks
The largest city in China is also its most cosmopolitan, offering visitors a chance to experience the past, present, and future all at once. The Huangpu River splits Shanghai into two districts: Pudong and Puxi. The Pudong skyline looks like it was ripped from the Jetsons, with the bulbous Oriental Pearl TV and Radio Tower looking a bit like a two headed lollipop. On the Puxi side, you can walk the Bund riverside district to get a taste of old Shanghai.
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The 10 Best Historic Walking Areas in Tainan, Taiwan
One of Taiwan's oldest cities and the former capital, Tainan is a modern city of commerce and trade, history and culture. It is also a religious center, with more than a thousand temples (including Taiwan’s first Confucian temple) plus frequent festivals and parades. Visit Guohua Street to sample Taiwanese specialties and local markets. Discover Taiwan’s people and past at The National Museum of History. Chimei Museum includes beautiful gardens and a private collection of art and musical instruments.
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What to do and see in Palembang, Sumatra: The Best Things to do
Palembang (Indonesian pronunciation: [palɛmˈbaŋ]) is the second-largest city on Sumatra after Medan and the capital city of South Sumatra province of Indonesia. It is one of the oldest cities in the Malay Archipelago and Southeast Asia. Palembang is located on the Musi River banks on the east coast of southern Sumatra, with a land area of 369.22 square kilometres (142.56 square miles) and a population of 1,708,413 people (2014). Palembang is the ninth most populous city in Indonesia after Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Bekasi, Medan, Tangerang, Depok and Semarang, and the nineteenth most populous city in Southeast Asia. Its built-up area, with Talang Kelapa and Rambutan, was home to 1,620,429 inhabitants at the 2010 census.
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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Graz, Styria
A bevy of universities give Austria's second-largest city its lively pace. Baroque palaces are a pleasant contrast with 16th-century courtyards and provocative modern buildings. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, teems with fine architecture, including the Burg castle complex, with its Gothic double staircase, and the graceful Uhrturm clock tower. A funicular takes visitors up the dramatic bluff. The River Mur dashes through the city, and thermal springs dot the surrounding countryside.
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Top 10 Castles in Pembrokeshire, Wales
The diminutive Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, a dramatic area of 225 square miles in southwest Wales, was set aside as a national park in 1952 and comprises a large portion of the Pembrokeshire coast and its islands and the moorland hills of Mynydd Preseli. Rugged cliffs and coastal rock formations are home to boisterous populations of seabirds, porpoises, whales, seals and dolphins. Cycle, hike or sea kayak around the spectacular coastline. Bird watching and rock climbing are also popular.
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The 5 Best Cultural Tours in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Dordogne (French pronunciation: [dɔʁdɔɲ]; Occitan: Dordonha) is a department in southwestern France, with its prefecture in Périgueux. The department is located in the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees, and is named after the Dordogne river that runs through it. It corresponds roughly with the ancient county of Périgord.
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Top 10 Ancient Ruins in Guiyang, Guizhou
Guiyang is the capital of Guizhou province of Southwest China. It is located in the center of the province, situated on the east of the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau, and on the north bank of the Nanming River, a branch of the Wu River. The city has an elevation of about 1,100 meters (3,600 ft). It has an area of 8,034 square kilometers (3,102 sq mi). During the 2010 census, its population was 4,324,561, out of whom 3,037,159 lived in the 7 urban districts.
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What to do and see in Vancouver Coast and Mountains, Vancouver Coast and Mountains: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Discover the best top things to do in Vancouver Coast and Mountains, British Columbia including Pemberton Distillery, Granville Island Soap Gallery, Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co., Milner Valley Cheese, Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd., Treasure Green Tea Company, Fathom Stone Art Gallery, Olives On Tap, Artina's Jewellery, Six Hundred Four.
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What to do and see in Prestonsburg, Kentucky (KY): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Prestonsburg is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 3,255 at the time of the 2010 census, down from 3,612 at the 2000 census.
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The 8 Best Sights & Landmarks in Freudenstadt, Baden-Wurttemberg
Freudenstadt is a town in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. It is capital of the district Freudenstadt. The closest population centres are Offenburg to the west (approx. 36 km away) and Tübingen to the east (approx. 47 km away).
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Top 10 Nature & Parks in Leh, Jammu and Kashmir
The Ladakh capital city of Leh lies near the eastern parts of Jammu and Kashmir, on the crossroads of the historic "Silk Route" from Sinkiang to West Asia and to the plains of India. The humbling monasteries of Shey, Hemis, Alchi, Thikse and Lamayuru will nurture your spiritual needs, and the landscape of Leh provides for a number of adventure activities including mountaineering, white-water rafting and trekking along the Markha Valley.
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10 Spas & Wellness in Door County That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Door County, United States including Door County Yoga, Bombshell Esthetics, Door County Massage, Crossfit Armati, Sister Bay Athletic Club, The Spa at Sacred Grounds, Spa Verde, Saguaro Day Spa, Harmony Massage, Door County Yoga.
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What to do and see in Black Mountain, North Carolina (NC): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Black Mountain is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 7,848 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is named for the old train stop at the Black Mountain Depot and is located at the southern end of the Black Mountain range of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Southern Appalachians.
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8 Sights & Landmarks in Ikata-cho That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Ikata-cho, Japan including Sadamisaki Lighthouse, Mikagoshima Observatory, Oku Observatory, Cape Sada Melody Line, Mt. Tsubaki Observation Deck, Old Shonodani Pier, Kugunshin, Dr. Shuji Nakamura Birth Place Monument.
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Things to do in Outer Hebrides, Scotland: The Best Bus Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom including Day Tours of Lewis, Day Tours of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Private Tours of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides, 6-Day Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh, 5-Day Outer Hebrides & the Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh , Day Tour of Harris, Harris Tweed Weavers Tour in Scottland, Cultural & Weavers Tours of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides.
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5 Things to do Good for Couples in Puerto Penasco That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Puerto Penasco, Mexico including Lucy Clinica & Spa, Playa Bonita Beach, Old Port, Penasco Recreation Co - Day Bus Tours, Del Mar Charters.
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Top 7 Walking Tours in Arco, Trentino-Alto Adige
Discover the best top things to do in Arco, Italy including Path of the Smugglers, Via Ferrata Colodri 2.0, Family Ferrata, Palvico Canyoning, Via Albano via ferrata, Via ferrata of the Eagles, Via Ferrata tour top of Bellagio mountains.